Recent News

October 24 , 2018 My office has received the following community update from Parks Canada regarding the maintenance and construction of the Hogs Back Dam and Fixed Bridge. During the first phase of work, the NCC pathway that goes to, and comes from, Mooney’s Bay will remain...

The City’s Election-Related Resources Policy (ERRP) prohibits Members of Council who are seeking re-election in a municipal election from using their office budgets to sponsor newsletters, advertisements, flyers or householders during the 60-day period leading up to and including Voting Day, with very few exceptions....

The City’s Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department has begun public consultation on the potential renovation or redevelopment of the Mooney’s Bay Park Pavilion through an online survey. They are seeking feedback on the redevelopment and any ideas that residents may want to see included...

Merivale Road to be closed for Highway 417 bridge construction  Ottawa – Starting Monday, August 13 at 6 am, Merivale Road will be closed in both directions for approximately ten weeks between Island Park Drive and Carling Avenue.   The closure is required for public and worker...

The application process for the 2019 Civic Events Funding Program is now open. Can’t wait to celebrate! We invite local not-for-profit organizations, such as community groups and recreation associations to apply for up to $3,000 in funding to deliver community events that take place in local, geographic...

Ottawa – OC Transpo’s O-Train Line 2, the Trillium Line, will be temporarily replaced by Route 107 bus service from Sunday, August 12 until Sunday, August 19 for planned maintenance. This work is taking place during the summer when ridership is lower to minimize the...

The closure of the southbound lane on Prince of Wales Drive is required to facilitate the construction related to the prince of Wales Drive and Dynes Road water, sewer, and road renewal project. Traffic on Prince of Wales Drive will be detoured for a duration of...

From August 12 to August 19, Trillium Line service will be temporarily replaced by Route 107 bus service in order to facilitate planned required maintenance, such as brushing, tie inspections, repairs, etc., as has been done in previous years. It is standard practice to complete...

Ottawa – The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for fall and winter programs are now available online at ottawa.ca. Choose from a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, general-interest courses, sports and instruction in the arts. ...

The following update has been provided by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in regards to upcoming traffic impacts due to their current construction project to widen the 417 from Maitland Avenue to Island Park Drive. There will be a series of closures and ramp opening taking...

Hog’s Back Bridge may close to all traffic—pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles—during preventive maintenance, on Thursday, July 12, at 10 am until 11 am. If closures are required, travellers will not be able to use Hog’s Back Road to cross the river and canal.  With all of...